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Volunteering & Community

Creating a Better Tomorrow for Back-to-School Students

Philanthropy

Aflac Kicks Off 2017 Duckprints Tour at Cottage Children’s Medical Center in Santa Barbara by Honoring Heroes Who Have Made a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Children with Cancer

Aflac, the leader in voluntary insurance sales at the worksite in the U.S. and a committed corporate ally in making a difference in the lives of children with cancer, today proudly presented a group of heroes with Duckprints Awards for making an impact and leaving a footprint in the lives of children and families with cancer.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Carnival Corporation's Cunard Welcomes Same-Sex Marriages on its Iconic Three Ships

Luxury cruise brand, Cunard, has welcomed its first booking by a same-sex couple following a recent Supreme Court ruling enabling same-sex marriages in Bermuda, where Cunard’s fleet of ships is registered.

Education & Workforce Development

Investing in Children by Supporting Education at Dayspring

Corporate Responsibility

Why Multilevel Collaboration is Key for Developmental Change: An Interview With Anders Gerdin

Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires coordinated action by local civil society, the business community and international donor organizations. We talk to Anders Gerdin, to understand the perspective of the development agencies and policymakers involved in this effort. ​

Events

Anna Cullen of The Ray to Speak at Georgia Environmental Conference

Anna Cullen of The Ray, Pete Marte of Hannah Solar and GA Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols to speak about #TheRayHighway at Georgia Environmental Conference, August 23-25

Philanthropy

Wells Fargo Stories of Better Celebrates Remarkable People: West Virginia Coal Miner

Jared Blalock, a laid-off coal miner in Williamson, West Virginia, who received education and training from the Coalfield Development Corporation and found a new job in construction. (video 2:56 minutes).

Volunteering & Community

Timberland Grows Vegetables, Funds, and Community

At Timberland, serving the community is part of our everyday lives – and part of our landscape. As an outdoor lifestyle company, we’re not only passionate about making our products responsibly, but we’re also focused on protecting and restoring the outdoors in the communities where we live, work, and explore. One way this passion comes to life is through our Victory Garden, located outside Timberland’s global headquarters in Stratham, New Hampshire.

Corporate Responsibility

On National Safe Digging Day, Consumers Energy Reminds Public to Notify MISS DIG 8-1-1 Before Digging

Today is National Safe Digging 8-1-1 Day, and Consumers Energy is encouraging Michigan homeowners and business owners to call MISS DIG 8-1-1 before starting digging projects. “The safety of our customers, the public and local communities is our No. 1 priority. Everyone is safer when anyone digging takes the time to call 8-1-1 to be sure they’re not digging near underground pipes,” said Mary Palkovich, Consumers Energy’s vice president of gas engineering and supply. “We are pleased to see progress in building public awareness of MISS DIG 8-1-1, and we want to help people avoid underground pipelines.”

Research & Reports

Businesses Moving in Right Direction on Natural Capital, Says World Business Council

Companies have taken a "huge step in the right direction" over the past 12 months when it comes to measuring business impacts on nature, the director of natural capital at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has told edie.

Philanthropy

Empowering Entrepreneurs | Interview with Joy Stoddard, Development and Outreach Director of Whole Planet Foundation

Joy Stoddard is the Development and Outreach Director for Whole Planet Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Whole Foods Market. We were lucky enough to have a conversation with Joy about her motivation to give back, stemming from her earliest job as a candy striper to her career with Whole Foods. Joy has traveled the world working with microentrepreneurs and shared her unique perspective of having sought out opportunities to make an impact through for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations alike.

Environment

Is Your Water Utility Prepared for Climate Change?

With extreme weather events, from flooding to droughts, some water utilities are already facing the effects of climate change. Yet many utilities are unprepared for how climate change could affect their water resources and water management.

Health & Healthcare

Top 5 Takeaways from the Fitness #WELLography

We know that physical activity leads to better health but sometimes it can seem impossible to balance a routine exercise schedule with the demands of the modern workplace. The Fitness WELLography is your go-to-guide for evidence-based interventions that can help you incorporate movement into your everyday life and design environments that promote an active lifestyle. Here’s what you might run into while reading the Fitness WELLography....

AI & Technology

Water Industry Report: Data Drives a More Efficient Supply

Mike Orth, Executive Managing Director for the Americas in Black & Veatch’s water business, discusses how data should drive smarter business decisions for long-term water sustainability.

Socially Responsible Investing

KeyBank Provides $23.8 Million in Financing for Affordable and Seniors Housing

KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a total of $23.8 million through a Fannie Mae credit facility to Harmony Housing, helping the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization refinance or acquire three affordable and seniors housing properties in TX and WI.

Corporate Responsibility

Leveraging Mobile for Workforce Engagement: Opportunities and Recommendations from BSR's HERhealth

Three years ago, BSR launched a partnership with Qualcomm Wireless Reach to amplify the outcomes of BSR’s HERproject program in China through mobile technology. Here are some of the key takeaways.

Energy & Infrastructure

Unreasonable Impact | Meet the Company That Could Impact Two Billion Lives

Greenlight Planet designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances solar-powered home energy systems and appliances for the two billion people in Asia and Africa living without access to a reliable and affordable electrical grid. To date, the company has sold over six million solar-powered lanterns and home energy systems, impacting over 20 million people in over 50 countries. Founder and CEO Patrick Walsh shares how Greenlight Planet’s design, efficient engineering, and innovative distribution strategies can make dirty kerosene lanterns a thing of the past.

Corporate Responsibility

Schneider Electric Partners with GSK to Help Suppliers Reduce Carbon Emissions

GSK Supplier Exchange serves as online community to support more than 360 suppliers in their efforts to improve sustainability and energy efficiency. Building on a 14-year relationship, this program will help GSK reach its goal of a 25 percent reduction in value chain emissions by 2020.

Research & Reports

VIDEO | Welcome to Cargill's 2017 Annual Report

Environment

Ask an Arborist: How Do I Check for Tree Pests?

The end of the summer is a great time to check trees for pests and disease. August is tree check month, an annual campaign to check for the Asian Longhorned beetle (ALB), however it’s also a fitting time to check for other pests.

Corporate Responsibility

VIDEO | Las Vegas Sands' Commitment to Global Corporate Citizenship & Sustainability Programs Based on the Values of Its Founder

Founded by Sheldon Adelson, and starting with a single property in 1990, the footprint and impact of Las Vegas Sands now extends worldwide, from Las Vegas to Macao, and from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (USA) to Singapore. Everything we do is based on the values of People, Planet, and Communities, through our Global Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability programs.

Philanthropy

Subaru to Raise Money for Cancer Patients Across America

Subaru of America will partner with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help people affected by cancer as part of the carmaker's annual Subaru Loves to Care month. Subaru will be working with the organization to spread awareness of the disease, and raise money for cancer survivors.

Philanthropy

Wells Fargo Stories of Better: Detroit HomeLift

Military veteran Kienya Rudolph, of Detroit, who lost his home, rebuilt his credit and savings, and became a homeowner again through Detroit HomeLift.

Latest Campaigns

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

PSEG People & Communities

PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank's Corporate Responsibility